Calcium ionophore I (ETH 1001) is a selective Ca2+ ionophore for biological membranes. Calcium ionophore I can be used in Ca2+-selective microelectrodes that can be used for quantitative intracellular measurements of resting Ca2+-activities and of slowly changing Ca2+-levels.

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.